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Traveler Reviews on Kauai

Relaxing

Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

5 of 5 stars
san1023 4 contributions
New Jersey
Jun 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I would recommend this hotel. Very nice, clean and big rooms/bathrooms. A few tips about the hotel and island: Try to get the third floor of one of the buildings because of the roosters. If you are on the first floor the will come right up to your door. The pool is great but if you want quiet, try one... more

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

4 of 5 stars
kaseysmom 8 contributions
Boston
Jun 14, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We loved the Grand Hyatt experience. Glad we did it once but probably will do something different next time. As has been reported in numerous reviews, the grounds and public areas of the hotel are magnificent. We enjoyed just walking around and admiring the landscaping. We found the pool complex to be great fun (big compliment from my husband who... more

not a resort

Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation Hotel

3 of 5 stars
TW65 1 contribution
Gold Coast Australia
Jun 14, 2009

We found the websites and reviews a little misleading - if you are looking for a resort stay, this is not the place. For example, there is no bar, the pool is across a busy road at the country club and you can,t get breakfast anywhere on site. There is just one restaurant. Breakfast options are a walk across a... more

Tahiti Nui

5 of 5 stars
Sail_Diva 1 contribution
Vancouver, BC
Jun 14, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

A great experience overall - seafood is fantastic everything we ordered was simply delicious. It's not cheap, but it's well worth the price. Although not fancy, this restaurant is by no means a dive as characterized by one of the other reviewers. It's a casual hangout for the locals with local bands and dancing into the wee hours. Just a... more

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

2 of 5 stars
euwang 8 contributions
Jun 14, 2009
5/7 found this review helpful

My wife and I leave Kauai with fond memories; however, we cannot say the same for the Grand Hyatt. We have stayed in luxury resorts all over the world, and on the Islands, we have stayed with the Westin Kaanapali, Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Marriott Wailea, and Four Seasons Wailea. Of these resorts, we expected the Grand Hyatt to be on par... more

Mariachi's Authentic Mexican Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Termelsells 10 contributions
Rochester
Jun 14, 2009

On the second floor of the Harbor Mall in Kauai overlooking Kalipaki Beach from across the road is a nice Mexican Restaurant. The service was good, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the food was fantastic. The meals were very good value for the price. I had the burritos and my wife had a Chimichanga that was to die for. If... more

Keoki's Paradise

5 of 5 stars
harleypin 1 contribution
Colorado
Jun 14, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We were taken to a table immediately. Drinks served in a timely manner. Food was great. The server was friendly. Oh, and the hula pie....to die for. more

Safari Helicopters

5 of 5 stars
SMCwhir532 3 contributions
SMCwhir532
Jun 13, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I would like to thank you for our wonderful helicopter tour that we took with your company. It was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii. Jim did such a wonderful job, and his knowledge of the Island was astounding.I would recommend your service to any one. Mahalo. Sam & Mary McWhirter more

Bouchons

3 of 5 stars
Sauced 1 contribution
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jun 13, 2009

I am by no means a master in sushi, but I have been a professional cook in New York City for over 2 years and been in the Industry for nearly 12...so with that said I wouldn't recommend the place. My girlfriend and I sat at the bar and were brought drinks promptly by what seemed to be a board... more

Bouchons

5 of 5 stars
Traveleverywhere99 1 contribution
Hermosa Beach, CA
Jun 13, 2009

Ed the owner of Bouchon's and his excellent staff assisted us in hosting a pre-wedding celebration/rehearsal dinner for almost 60 people, family and friends from all over the country. Ed was excellent to work with in preparing a menu and when we arrived we were waited on by his excellent staff and Carl was a gem to work with in... more

Cliffs at Princeville

4 of 5 stars
luvhi55 6 contributions
California
Jun 13, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Just back from a week at the Cliffs in Princeville. After some of the reviews was a bit concerned but that was immediately gone on arrival. Check in was a breeze. While at first I was disappointed we didn't have an ocean view (we were in bldg #1), the privacy was worth it. The room was a 1BR/loft with 1500... more

Sheraton Kauai Resort

3 of 5 stars
Treboc 3 contributions
Sydney, Australia
Jun 13, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

We booked the room on priceline for $100 per night. The hotel is in a wonderful location. On check in we were offered an ocean front room for an extra $100 per night and decided to stick with the garden view room overlooking the pool that we had been allocated, which was quiet and fine. The room was quite dark... more

Top Notch

Beach House Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
kl669 5 contributions
New Jersey
Jun 13, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

This is the end all be all in Kauai. The view was exquisite and the food was amazing. KFL and LEL more

Hanalei Dolphin

4 of 5 stars
devbee 2 contributions
Texas
Jun 13, 2009

So good we ate there twice. Once on a date night with just the wife and I and then again with our whole group of 8, including 3 kids. Service was prompt and friendly. Fresh fish was very very good. Best choice for a nice restaurant in the North while Princeville and Bali Hai are both closed for renovations. more

Hanalei Colony Resort

5 of 5 stars
meschizzle 1 contribution
snookie
Jun 12, 2009

Recently returned from 5 nights at the HCR and really had a wonderful time. No phones in the room(but we had cell coverage), no A/C (which means no incessant hummmmm), no TV, only the beautiful surroundings and lovely accommodations and the sound of wind and waves. We wanted a low key atmosphere and lovely surroundings and this was it. Gorgeous... more

Casablanca at Kiahuna

5 of 5 stars
hikeforfun 7 contributions
Lake Tahoe, California
Jun 12, 2009

At the Kiahuna Pool and tennis court. Always ask what the fresh fish is; they usually offer a nice selection. more

Island Helicopters

5 of 5 stars
hikeforfun 7 contributions
Lake Tahoe, California
Jun 12, 2009

I was one of the first to take Island Helicopters waterfall landing tour! This has got to be the best tour in the state! The tour includes a short walk to the huge falls found in the middle of Kauai. The falls are the same used in the movie, "Jurassic Park", Manawaiopuna Falls. The tour also includes a circle island... more

Marriott Kauai Resort & Beach Club

5 of 5 stars
Bdbc 18 contributions
Los Banos, California
Jun 12, 2009

We exchanged our timeshare The Ridge for MKR for one week May 31-June 7. I called the MKR to see if we could check in one day early because the other resort we had booked was not so great. The reservationist were wonderful and reserved us a garden view beautiful room for May 30th. Even let us check in early.... more

Aston Aloha Beach Hotel

2 of 5 stars
Bdbc 18 contributions
Los Banos, California
Jun 12, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

We arrived for a four night stay May 27 - 31. Open air lobby nice and front desk staff very friendly. Our room not so great. The first negative the carpet felt wet, and our room was very damp. The ac would not cool, called front desk they sent over main. to adjust. It barely cooled the room for the... more

Cute & Cozy

The Kauai Inn

4 of 5 stars
MissTravel_9 7 contributions
Penn Valley CA
Jun 12, 2009

My husband and I had such a great stay at the Kauai Inn. With no reservations and a late night arrival we were accomodated nicely. Our room was cute & cozy. Every one was friendly. We stayed 1 night and In the morning we had some fresh fruit & muffins that was served. The coffee was really good. Our main... more

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